Through a whole systems approach, UCSF aspires to work toward a sustainable campus life which protects and enhances the environment and health of the staff and students, and the City of San Francisco. The university strives to become a leader in environmental sustainability by educating our students, employees and neighboring community. Through an integrated approach, which incorporates economic, human, and ecological health and viability, we will support UCSF’s mission today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Mission

UCSF recognizes its role as a leader and advocate in the community. With the adoption of a sustainability policy, UCSF demonstrates a commitment to responsible stewardship of environmental resources. The policy is to set a standard for sustainable principles in coordination with the Regents and UCOP. We will:

* Efficiently use and conserve water, energy and other resources
* Implement ecological transportation alternatives
* Develop environmentally responsible purchasing practices
* Develop healthy indoor air quality systems
* Minimize solid waste production
* Incorporate lifecycle impact into sustainable financial planning and budget goals
* Integrate environmental literacy into research, education and communication
* Promote environmentally responsible principles for faculty, staff and student behavior
* Implement resource-efficient site planning, design and building principles
* Require environmentally sound practices for hazardous material handling
* Conduct/promote activities among departments and operations in an integrated, interdependent manner

UCSF will convene a Sustainability Steering Committee, with representatives from Purchasing, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Operations, Budget & Finance, the Medical Center, Recycling and Refuse Services, Capital Projects, Planning, Campus Life Services (parking & transportation, housing and vendor services), Government & Community Relations, Public Relations, Laboratory Management, Faculty, Students.

Resources

Links to groups and organizations for sustainability resources. Includes construction, waste management, health and food, and many others. Click here to view page.

Work Groups

Work groups are responsible for coordinating and driving work supported by the sustainability committee. Read below to find specific charges related to the UCOP policy on sustainable practices.

Budget Work Group
Chair: Under Recruitment

Charge

1. Incorporate sustainability issues into the project planning guides (PPG)
2. Identify the marginal first cost of sustainability-related items in a major project design scope
3. Support other work groups in determining  cost of resources needed

Education & Communication Work Group 
Chair: Open

Charge

1. Inform and educate UCSF constituencies about environmental initiatives
2. Publicize best practices identified by other work groups

Green Building Work Group
Chairs: Carlowe Connelly (cconnell@fm.ucsf.edu) and Patti Mitchell (pmitchell@fm.ucsf.edu)

Charge

1. New Construction “NC” - New Buildings as of 07/01/04
1. Design to energy efficiency 20% beyond California Energy Code standards
2. Design and build to equivalent of LEED 2.1 “Certified” rating
3. Design and build lab buildings equivalent to
1. LEED 2.1 “Certified” rating
2. Labs for the 21st Century (Labs21) environmental performance criteria
4. Comply with UCSF campus green building baseline

2. Commercial Interiors “CI” - Renovation projects as of 07/01/07
1. Design major renovations over $5 million to comply with LEED CI “Certified” rating
2. List sustainable measures for all renovation projects
3. Comply with UCSF campus green building baseline

3. Existing Buildings “EB”
1. Submit pilot project for LEED-EB certification by 7/08
2. Inventory and group buildings by building type
3. Propose core credits for one building type group by 7/09

Health Care Work Group
Chair: Robert Hunn (robert.hunn@ucsfmedctr.org)

Charge

1. Manage hospital recycling and waste management
2. Promote sustainable food systems

Natural Resources Work Group
Chair: Sukhi Sandhu (sukhi.sandhu@ucsf.edu)
Recycling Coordinators: Kathryn Hyde (kathryn.hyde@ucsf.edu)
                                    Susan Bluestone (Susan.Bluestone@ucsf.edu)

Charge

1. Clean Energy
1. Procure 20% of electricity needs from renewable power by 2010
2. Develop strategic plan for siting 1 MW of renewable power at UCSF by 2014
3. Reduce energy use per square foot of building space by 10% by 2014

2. Recycling and Waste Management
1. Reach waste diversion goals of:
1. 50% by June 30, 2008
2. 75% by June 30, 2012
3. 0% waste by June 30, 2020

For additional information on Recycling and Waste Management, click here.

Procurement Work Group
Chair: Dan Ela (dela@finance.ucsf.edu)

Charge

1. Utilize University Purchasing Power
2. Suppliers and Contracts
1. Incorporate credit requirements of LEED
2. Evaluate total cost of ownership
3. Energy Star-Rated Products
4. Pricing for Recyclable Commodities

Transportation Work Group
Chairs: Kevin Cox (kevin.cox@ucsf.edu)

Charge

1. Practices
1. Metrics & Benchmarking
1. Institute AVR measurement (UCLA Methodology)
2. Convert fleet to non-carbon based fuel
1. 30% by 09-10
3. Increase of PZEV & ZEV fleet vehicles
1. 50% by 09-10 or 20% by 09-10
2. Programs
1. Develop pretax program for employee transit pass
2. Advocate for transit service
3. Promote rideshare programs
4. Analyze parking structure business case

For more information on the sustainability committee, or to join any of the groups, contact the applicable workgroup chair or sustainability@ucsf.edu.